Kospi, Nikkei Drop on US-Iran Tensions, Higher Oil
Asian stocks fell on July 19, 2026, as US-Iran tensions escalated and crude oil prices rose. South Korea's Kospi dropped 2.47%, Japan's Nikkei 225 slid 0.2%, while the small-cap Kosdaq gained 0.98%.
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Kospi, Nikkei Drop as US-Iran War Lifts Oil
South Korea's Kospi fell 2.01% and Japan's Nikkei dropped 1.17% on Wednesday as the US-Iran conflict drove crude oil prices higher. Asian markets face particular pressure as most regional economies import nearly all their oil, raising inflation and margin risks.
Iran War Deal Sends Stocks Soaring, Oil Falls
A deal to end the Iran war triggered sharp gains in global stock markets, with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 4.99% and South Korea's Kospi surging 5.54%. Oil prices fell as investors priced out Middle East conflict risk, benefiting energy-importing economies.
Nikkei 225 Crosses 60,000, Sets All-Time High
Japan's Nikkei 225 index crossed 60,000 points for the first time and closed at a record high. The milestone extends a rally that only recently broke through the index's previous 1989 peak after a 34-year gap.
Nikkei Crosses 60,000, Eyes Record Close
Japan's Nikkei 225 crossed 60,000 and was on course for a record closing high. The move signals sustained foreign buying and improving corporate earnings, driven partly by a weak yen and governance reforms. A confirmed close above this level would mark a historic turning point for Japanese equities.
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Asian stocks today: Kospi, Nikkei decline following renewed US-Iran war tensions, rising crude oil prices
Asian stocks fell on July 19, 2026, as US-Iran tensions escalated and crude oil prices rose. South Korea's Kospi dropped 2.47%, Japan's Nikkei 225 slid 0.2%, while the small-cap Kosdaq gained 0.98%.
1mo ago · 3 min · Markets
Asian stocks today: Kospi, Nikkei fall over 2% amid ongoing US-Iran war, rising crude oil prices
South Korea's Kospi fell 2.01% and Japan's Nikkei dropped 1.17% on Wednesday as the US-Iran conflict drove crude oil prices higher. Asian markets face particular pressure as most regional economies import nearly all their oil, raising inflation and margin risks.
1mo ago · 3 min · Markets
Deal on ending the Iran war sends global stocks soaring while oil prices fall
A deal to end the Iran war triggered sharp gains in global stock markets, with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 4.99% and South Korea's Kospi surging 5.54%. Oil prices fell as investors priced out Middle East conflict risk, benefiting energy-importing economies.
2mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Japan's Nikkei average eclipses 60,000, reaches all-time closing high
Japan's Nikkei 225 index crossed 60,000 points for the first time and closed at a record high. The milestone extends a rally that only recently broke through the index's previous 1989 peak after a 34-year gap.
4mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Japan's Nikkei average eclipses 60,000, on course for record close
Japan's Nikkei 225 crossed 60,000 and was on course for a record closing high. The move signals sustained foreign buying and improving corporate earnings, driven partly by a weak yen and governance reforms. A confirmed close above this level would mark a historic turning point for Japanese equities.
4mo ago · 1 min · Markets
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